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- Charles James: Genius Deconstructed
- Out in Chicago
- Lincoln Park Block by Block
- Lincoln's Chicago
- Lincoln was a frequent visitor to Chicago; The city became his second home and political headquarters during his rise to prominence. This gallery features portraits of Lincoln’s contemporaries with lithograph views of Chicago created in the 1860s. The pairings provide a glimpse of the city that Lincoln knew—a dynamic young metropolis on the verge of greatness.
- Abraham Lincoln
- As president, Abraham Lincoln faced our nation’s greatest crisis—the Civil War. His resolve to save the Union and radical decision to end slavery transformed America. This intimate exhibition highlights Lincoln’s election in 1860, his leadership during the Civil War, and his tragic assassination. Together these stories honor a great leader whose legacy endures.
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- Unexpected Chicago
- Upcoming Exhibits
- Upcoming Exhibits2
- Upcoming Exhibits3
- Crossroads
- Children's Gallery
- The Dioramas
- Facing Freedom
- Treasures
- More Exhibitions
- Costume & Textile
